Gyarados – Burning Shadows (#33)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gyarados (#33) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Burning Shadows released in 2017. It showcases artwork by so-taro and the Venting Anger attack (50× damage), This attack does 50 damage for each Magikarp in your discard pile.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.66, Cardmarket average sale is €0.93, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.66
- Cardmarket trend price: €7.28
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Burning Shadows
- Card Number
- 33
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 so-taro
- HP
- 150
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Venting Anger
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 50×
This attack does 50 damage for each Magikarp in your discard pile. -
Splash Burn
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 160
This attack does 30 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gyarados from Burning Shadows (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator so-taro.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Gyarados 33 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Gyarados's Venting Anger deals 50× damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 50 damage for each Magikarp in your discard pile.
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Shadows #33 ← Current | 150 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.66 |
�📦 Burning Shadows Set Context
This Gyarados is part of the Burning Shadows expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by so-taro, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Gyarados card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Burning Shadows are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by so-taro resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gyarados 33 was released in 2017 in the Burning Shadows expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by so-taro. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Burning Shadows represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Gyarados with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Gyarados card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gyarados works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.